I'd lovve to hear tips: fills, diet, exercise, protein, calories, getting ur Dr to fill bc There's no restriction, etc.

A few of the key pointers are to not exceed 1000-1200 calories per day, get 60+ grams of protein in per day, and do not exceed 1 cup of food per meal (as to not stretch your pouch). Also, make sure you are eating your protein first, then veggies, and no more than 1 serving of a starch. Exercise as able too as that will make a big difference.

My nutrisust said 900-1200 cals and I set my tracker for 1,000 so incase I dont measure somthing right or have a finger full of something its in there. i am having a hard time getting to 900 but doing ok i get 890 so that is close.

Am ging to start exersing at th gym this week so I will have to up it on thos days sounds like a perfect time to do protien shakes.

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A few of the key pointers are to not exceed 1000-1200 calories per day, get 60+ grams of Protein in per day, and do not exceed 1 cup of food per meal (as to not stretch your pouch). Also, make sure you are eating your protein first, then veggies, and no more than 1 serving of a starch. Exercise as able too as that will make a big difference.

This is the exact the guidelines I follow with the exception of the starch. I count calories, protein and fat however I don't count or restrict carbs. I never eat more than a cup of food per meal either (as you stated). For me, it works.

I agree the exercise helps a lot, too. I walk 2 miles at least 5 days a week and not only does it help but my weight loss, I feel tons better too.

my tips is to believe in yourself and realize this banding is not an overnight thing and to follow what your dr says for you to do.

1 cup of food per meal. Protein and exercise is the key to success. I eat 80+ gms perday. Agree with all statements above. Something else that is key per the people responding to your post. We all have followed the rules pretty much to the letter and we don't eat sliders or junk.

I ate around 1500, ran for an hour a day and never counted or journalled anything, the got me down to. BMi of 21.

Take in all of the different advice and do what works for you, but never at the expense of your own doctor's advice.

The biggest tip I can offer is to get a strong support buddy. For me it is my husband. He doesn't necessarily understand what I am going through with restriction, getting stuck (very rarely) etc, but is 110% supportive. In fact, I think he was getting more of a kick out of me looking at some really nice clothes on the weekend than I was!

Good luck on your journey,

Love all the tips and will incorporate most of them in my new lifestyle.